Reward offered for information in Erie bike theft

An Erie bicycle shop is offering a reward for information leading to the apprehension of the person who stole a bike from the shop on Wednesday.

The incident happened at about 5:40 p.m. Wednesday at Wheels Bike Shop, 667 W. 26th St. A Fit Bike Co. 20-inch BMX bike was taken from the shop by someone who possibly hid in the store after it closed, then walked out with the bike, according to Erie police and shop officials.

The bike is valued at $400.

Anyone with information is asked to call Erie police Lt. John Ayers at 870-1256.